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Carr, Theresa, Ed. – HKNC-TAC News, 1994
This theme issue presents personal perspectives and approaches to self-advocacy from individuals who are deaf-blind. Individual articles are: (1) "Self-Advocacy: Attaining Personal Stature" by Michelle J. Smithdas; (2) "The American Association of the Deaf-Blind: A National Consumer Advocacy Organization" by Jeffrey S. Bohrman;…
Descriptors: Adults, Deaf Blind, Personal Autonomy, Self Advocacy
Hayden, Mary F., Ed.; Shoultz, Bonnie, Ed. – IMPACT, 1991
This newsletter issue gives people with disabilities the opportunity to educate others about self-advocacy. Twelve of its 17 articles are by individuals with disabilities who are self-advocates, or by other representatives of self-advocacy organizations. It includes information on self-advocacy strategies and examples of its impact on lives.…
Descriptors: Activism, Adults, Disabilities, Normalization (Handicapped)
Inge, Katherine J., Ed. – RRTC, 1992
This newsletter issue provides rehabilitation professionals with various information pieces concerning consumer leadership in supported employment of people with disabilities. First, a chart lists five questions concerning self advocacy and supported employment, and provides consumer responses to the questions. A second item describes…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adults, Communication Skills, Disabilities
Transition Summary, 1991
This issue presents nine articles which address identifying, pursuing, and obtaining postsecondary training and employment by youth with disabilities. It discusses how families and professionals can help young people develop important self-determination and self-advocacy skills. It also introduces adult service systems to aid in obtaining…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Agencies, Disabilities
Gaylord, Vicki, Ed. – Impact, 1997
This feature issue presents articles on the social inclusion of people with developmental disabilities into the community and also some related news items. This issue provides profiles of organizations, workplaces, and schools that are successfully integrating people with developmental disabilities into community activities. The articles are:…
Descriptors: Adults, American Indians, Church Role, Community Programs
Newton, Priscilla, Ed. – TASH Connections, 2001
Seven 2001 issues of the newsletter of TASH, formerly The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, comprise this document. Each issue typically contains news items, a column by the organization's executive director, reports from special interest groups, legislative testimony, conference information, and several major articles relating to…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Care Centers, College Students, Community Planning